Michigan Civic Action Fund
- Assets
- $3.8m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Madison Heights, MI
- Founding
- 08/2018
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 82-3995979
Organization Overview
Michigan Civic Action Fund is located in Madison Heights, MI. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (R40) the organization is classified as: Voter Education & Registration, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Michigan Civic Action Fund is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Michigan Civic Action Fund generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Michigan Civic Action Fund has awarded 68 individual grants totaling $15,492,500. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING COMMUNITY WELFARE AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN BY INCREASING VOTER PARTICIPATION THROUGH NONPARTISAN RESEARCH AND VOTER MOBILIZATION; INCREASING VOTER AWARENESS OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES THROUGH NONPARTISAN EDUCATIONAL MEANS; DEFENDING HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SUCH AS THE RIGHT TO VOTE; AND RECRUITING AND TRAINING CIVIC LEADERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROMOTING COMMUNITY WELFARE AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY EDUCATION IN MICHIGAN BY INCREASING VOTER PARTICIPATION THROUGH NONPARTISAN RESEARCH, VOTER EDUCATION, VOTER REGISTRATION AND VOTER MOBILIZATION; INCREASING VOTER AWARENESS OF PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES THROUGH NONPARTISAN EDUCATIONAL MEANS; DEFENDING HUMAN AND CIVIL RIGHTS SUCH AS THE RIGHT TO VOTE; AND RECRUITING AND TRAINING CIVIC LEADERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amy Chapman Executive Di | Officer | 30 | $30,000 |
Bob Allison Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jason Franklin President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Jen Mckernan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Scott Holiday Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Steve Pontoni Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,832,500 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,832,500 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,832,500 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,016,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,200 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $21,357 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,858 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $346,610 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $42,160 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,642,740 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,527,463 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $300,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,827,463 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,340 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $4,340 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,523,123 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $300,000 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,827,463 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Michigan Civic Action Fund has awarded $2,012,000 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PROGRESS MICHIGAN PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $799,000 |
Diamondhead, MS PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $250,000 |
MI DEMOCRATIC STATE CENTRAL COMMITT PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $215,000 |
Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $176,000 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $126,000 |
Lansing, MI PURPOSE: PROG FUNDING | $100,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Michigan Civic Action Fund has recieved totaling $1,340,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The David Rockefeller Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATING BIPOC VOTERS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN MICHIGAN | $250,000 |
Tides Advocacy San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $250,000 |
The David Rockefeller Fund Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATING BIPOC VOTERS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN MICHIGAN | $250,000 |
North Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $205,000 |
Sixteen Thirty Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | $155,000 |
Federation Of State Conservation Voter Leagues Inc Ann Arbor, MI PURPOSE: ASSISTANCE | $130,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Michigan Civic Action Fund Madison Heights, MI | $3,827,463 | $5,832,500 |
Organizing Empowerment Project Inc Mcfarland, WI | $2,242,158 | $1,946,798 |
American Policy Roundtable Strongsville, OH | $3,764,518 | $3,054,753 |
Michigan Civic Education Fund Madison Heights, MI | $1,925,718 | $2,738,841 |
Ohio Organizing Campaign Youngstown, OH | $1,040,012 | $641,579 |
Voces De La Frontera Action Inc Milwaukee, WI | $1,456,211 | $508,459 |
League Of Women Voters Of Wisconsin Inc Madison, WI | $527,044 | $496,534 |
We The People Action Fund Detroit, MI | $1,647,369 | $2,056,137 |
Promote The Vote Fund Lansing, MI | $201,160 | $475,310 |
League Of Women Voters Of Ohio Education Fund Columbus, OH | $670,072 | $489,130 |
League Of Women Voters Of Dane County Inc Madison, WI | $703,061 | $374,901 |
Ruralorganizingorg Columbus, OH | $362,347 | $360,354 |